Increases to minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions in Canada created much controversy and press coverage. Depending on the source, predictions ranged from massive job losses as employers struggled with the higher costs, to an economic boost created by minimum-wage earners…
Tourism HR Canada is pleased to announce the 2019 Canadian Tourism Sector Compensation Study is now available. Employers in Canada’s tourism sector want to know they are offering competitive compensation strategies, just as workers and labour organizations want to know…
(seasonally unadjusted) In July 2019, the unemployment rate1 in the tourism sector was at 4.7%, which is 0.5 percentage points higher than the rate reported in July 2018, but lower than the previous month (June 2019), when the unemployment rate…
(seasonally unadjusted) In June 2019, the unemployment rate1 in the tourism sector was at 4.8%, which is 0.3 percentage points higher than the rate reported in June 2018, but lower than the previous month (May 2019), when the unemployment rate…
The Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) Canada Chapter has launched a new microsite detailing the programming for its annual conference, held from September 18-20 this year in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Among the highlights is a workshop hosted by Statistics Canada,…
(seasonally unadjusted) In May 2019, the unemployment rate1 in the tourism sector was at 5.4%, which is 0.9% higher than the rate reported in May 2018, but lower than the previous month (April 2019), when the unemployment rate stood at…
Released today, the latest demographic profile of tourism workers unveils the most recent census data on mature workers employed in tourism. The profile looks at workers aged 45 and up, breaking key employment information into three groups: ages 45 to…
The intense and varied reactions to several provinces and territories raising their minimum wages in recent years provided ongoing media fodder and much speculation on the outcomes, both short and long term. In late 2017, Ontario passed new legislation (the…
To provide a full picture of the tourism labour market, Tourism HR Canada regularly acquires customized tabulations for five datasets. We then analyze and share this information with a wide range of stakeholders to help develop plans and policies that…
Released today, the latest demographic profile of tourism workers unveils the most recent census data on youth employed in tourism. Aged between 15 and 24 years old, people in this age group are a key demographic for tourism and hospitality…
(seasonally unadjusted) In March 2019, the unemployment rate1 in the tourism sector was at 6.0%, which is 0.4% lower than the rate reported in March 2018, and higher than the previous month (February 2019), when the unemployment rate stood at…
Over 70 tourism stakeholders from across Canada gathered in Ottawa on March 6 and 7, 2019, to examine the skills and labour issues hindering the growth of the sector and strategize on multiple initiatives to strengthen its future. Hosted by…
